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The codebreakersDavid Kahn
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The codebreakers

1164 pagesFirst published 19672 editions
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David Kahn's book is probably the best known and most thorough history of codes and ciphers, cryptography, and cryptanalysis ever written. It covers the development and use of secret writing from ancient times up to the present day. A must read for anyone who is interested in this fascinating field.

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Editions

2 in Spinefolk
FormatPublisherYearPagesISBN
EditionScribner199611819780684831305
EditionWeidenfeld and Nicolson19745769780297767855
CryptographyHistoryCryptographersCryptanalysisPortuguese languageGrammarEnglish languageGeneral